Are You Keeping Yourself Safe?

Do you know what to do in case of an injury, ingesting something poisonous or suffering a venomous bite? This quiz is here to test you on this crucial knowledge that may one day save your or someone else's life.
burning oil in a pan
State Farm
 
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What is the safest way to put out burning oil in a pan if you do not have a fire extinguisher in the house?
Pour the oil on the floor and cover with sand and flour
Throw ice cubes or icy water into the pan
Turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid
Pour water over the oil and cover with a lid
 
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What should a person who accidentally swallows detergent do?
Drink Milk
Make themselves vomit
Call Poison Control
Drink Water
 
3 of 12
Which of these is NOT hazardous to your health?
Oleander
Sunflowers
Apple kernels
Green Potatoes
 
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Which of these 4 common US snakes is venomous?
Garter Snake
Cottonmouth
Coachwhip
Corn Snake
Ariel Palmon
 
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Your child just ate a leaf from this plant, what should you do?
Nothing, if it's some leaves they'll be fine
Let them drink some water with vinegar
Go to the ER immediately
Watch them for 3-4 hours for signs of illness
 
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You've just sprained your ankle, what SHOULDN'T you do?
Bandage the area with an elastic bandage that will apply pressure
Wrap the area in a cold towel
Wrap the area in a hot towel
Lift the leg over the height of your heart
 
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What is the first thing you do when starting CPR?
Check if the person is conscious and can respond
Massage the heart
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
Remove blockages from the mouth
 
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What should you never cook in the microwave?
Milk
Aluminum foil
Absorbent paper
Chinaware
Bleach Bypass Efx
 
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Which material should never be mixed with bleach?
Water
Laundry detergent
There is no such material available at home
Vinegar
 
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Hint
One of your friends accidentally spilled hot coffee on himself and his hand got burned pretty bad. What should he NOT do?
Wash his hands in cool water and soap
Put Aloe Vera on it
Put ice on it
Put antibacterial ointments on the area
 
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There are several things to do when someone splashes a chemical into the eye. But in which order? They must 1. Call a doctor. 2. Take out any contact lenses. 3. Flush the eyes with plenty of water and 4. Wash hands with soap and water.
Step 1, Step 3, Step 4 and then Step 2
Step 2, Step 3, Step 4 and then Step 1
Step 4, Step 2, Step 3 and then Step 1
Step 3, Step 4, Step 2 and then Step 1
 
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You suffered a minor animal bite, what is your first step?
Put antibiotic cream
Leave the wound open and let it breathe
Wash the wound with soap and water
Squeeze the wound to push out contaminated blood
 
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